Classic Tea Biscuits

Soft, flaky, and delightfully simple, these Classic Tea Biscuits are the perfect pairing for your morning brew or afternoon tea. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and cold unsalted butter, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time, making it an effortless yet satisfying treat. The secret to their tender crumb lies in carefully cutting in the butter and gently handling the dough to preserve its delicate texture. Baked to golden perfection in under 15 minutes, these biscuits are irresistibly versatile—serve them warm with a pat of butter, a dollop of jam, or even a drizzle of honey. Whether you're hosting a teatime gathering or simply indulging in a quiet moment, these homemade tea biscuits are sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold
• 0.75 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture.

Step 4

Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, mix together the milk and vanilla extract.

Step 6

Pour the milk mixture into the flour and butter mixture, stirring gently with a fork until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Lightly flour a clean surface and turn the dough out onto it.

Step 8

Gently pat the dough into a 1-inch thick round.

Step 9

Using a biscuit cutter or a round cookie cutter (about 2 to 3 inches in diameter), cut out biscuits and place them onto the prepared baking sheet. Gather the scraps and gently pat them out again to cut out more biscuits.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes.

Step 12

Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite spread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(587.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1939.8

Total Fat 102.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 274.8mg	0%
Sodium 2619.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 223.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 35.1g
Protein 31.9g	0%

Vitamin D 80.5IU	0%
Calcium 287.0mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 576.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.4%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 46.1%